NC218 over Richardson Creek
GoodUnion County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1716 · Structure no. 000000001790073
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC218 over Richardson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC218 over Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC218 over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC218 over Richardson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NC218 over Richardson Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC218 over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NC218 over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.